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Getting Started with Pester 5: A Beginner's Guide Artificial Intelligence in HCI: 5th International Conference, AI-HCI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14734) Human-Centered Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications: 5th International Conference, MOBILE 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14737) Human-Centered Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications: 5th International Conference, MOBILE 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14738) Mathematics and Computation in Music: 9th International Conference, MCM 2024, Coimbra, Portugal, June 18–21, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14639) Controlling: Eine Einführung mit Storytelling-Ansatz Handbook of Cliometrics Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Recent Trends in Machine Learning, IoT, Smart Cities and Applications: ICMISC 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #873) Healthcare Corruption: Causes, Costs, Consequences and Criminal Justice Telemedicine for Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care: A Case-based Guide Driving Digital Transformation in Developing Nations: Case Studies Nonlinear Analysis, Geometry and Applications: Proceedings of the Third NLAGA-BIRS Symposium, AIMS-Mbour, Senegal, August 21–27, 2023 (Trends in Mathematics) Structural Information and Communication Complexity: 31st International Colloquium, SIROCCO 2024, Vietri sul Mare, Italy, May 27–29, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14662) Racism and Antisemitism in Fascist Italy: The Politics, Ideology, and Imagery of ‘La Difesa della razza’ (Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Italy) Training Load in Professional Soccer: Guide to Monitoring Performance Distributionally Robust Optimization and its Applications in Power System Energy Storage Sizing Living with Late-Stage Dementia: Communication, Support, and Interaction Moral und künstliche Intelligenz im Marketing (Beiträge zur empirischen Marketing- und Vertriebsforschung) Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching: The Case of Vietnam and Cambodia (New Language Learning and Teaching Environments) Emotional and Ecological Literacy for a More Sustainable Society Snow Cover Distribution and Dynamics: The Trans-Himalayan Region of Ladakh, India (Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research) Human Digital Twin: Exploring Connectivity and Security Issues (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science) Novel Aspects of Diamond II: Science and Technology (Topics in Applied Physics #149) Combinatorial Optimization: 8th International Symposium, ISCO 2024, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain, May 22–24, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14594) Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Industrial Engineering: ICIE 2023 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)

Getting Started with Pester 5: A Beginner's Guide

by Owen Heaume

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Pester and elevate your PowerShell scripting to new heights of robustness, reliability, and efficiency. This comprehensive beginner's guide provides a hands-on approach to PowerShell testing using Pester, empowering you to enhance your code quality with confidence.The book starts with an introduction to Pester, the powerful testing and mocking framework for PowerShell. You'll gain a solid foundation by exploring Pester's fundamental building blocks. The book guides you through the phases of Pester, helping you write your initial Pester code. You will dive into topics such as tags, assertions with Should and parameter filters, and you will explore advanced techniques such as Test Drive and Test Registry.You will discover the art of mocking in Pester and master its advanced testing methodologies. You will gain insights into working without installed modules and seamlessly integrating Pester with Azure DevOps Pipeline for a streamlined testing process.After reading this book, you will have the knowledge and skills to initiate your own exploration into PowerShell testing with Pester. You will transform your scripts into reliable powerhouses, ensuring the resilience and quality of your PowerShell code.What Will You LearnBuilding blocks and phases of PesterWriting effective Pester testsAssertions, mocking, and advanced testing techniquesIntegration with Azure DevOpsTags, code coverageWho This Book Is ForPowerShell scripters and Pester Framework beginners

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9798868803062

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Artificial Intelligence in HCI: 5th International Conference, AI-HCI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14734)

by Helmut DegenStavroula Ntoa

The three-volume book set LNAI 14734, 14735, and 14736 constitutes the refereed proceedings of 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in HCI, AI-HCI 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions.The AI-HCI 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Human-centered artificial intelligence; explainability and transparency; AI systems and frameworks in HCI;Part II: Ethical considerations and trust in AI; enhancing user experience through AI-driven technologies; AI in industry and operations;Part III: Large language models for enhanced interaction; advancing human-robot interaction through AI; AI applications for social impact and human wellbeing.

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ISBN:9783031606069

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Human-Centered Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications: 5th International Conference, MOBILE 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14737)

by June WeiGeorge Margetis

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications, MOBILE 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which was held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions.The MOBILE 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Mobile health and wellbeing; mobile applications, serious games and advanced interfaces;Part II: Mobile commerce, marketing and retail; mobile security, privacy, and safety; mobile user experience and design.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031604584

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Human-Centered Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications: 5th International Conference, MOBILE 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14738)

by June WeiGeorge Margetis

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications, MOBILE 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which was held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions.The MOBILE 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Mobile health and wellbeing; mobile applications, serious games and advanced interfaces;Part II: Mobile commerce, marketing and retail; mobile security, privacy, and safety; mobile user experience and design.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031604874

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Mathematics and Computation in Music: 9th International Conference, MCM 2024, Coimbra, Portugal, June 18–21, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14639)

by Thomas NollMariana MontielFrancisco GómezOmar Costa HamidoJosé Luis BesadaJosé Oliveira Martins

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Mathematics and Computation in Music, MCM 2024, held in Coimbra, Portugal, during June 18–21, 2024.The 30 full papers and 9 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 45 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: mathematical scale theory and tuning; rhythm analysis and rhythm generation; categorical and algebraic approaches to music; quantum music; theory and algorithms for melodic- harmonic analysis and generation; geometric approaches to musical algorithms and microtonality; fourier analysis for music; similarity and distance measures for music; short papers; communication-performances; and tribute to Yves Hellegouarch.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031606380

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Controlling: Eine Einführung mit Storytelling-Ansatz

by Thorsten Kümper

Für die Unterstützung des Managements ist das Controlling unverzichtbar. Kenntnisse im Controlling sind nicht nur für Controller, sondern auch für andere Fach- und Führungskräfte elementar.Das Besondere an diesem Lehrbuch ist die konsequente Umsetzung des Storytellings, das über eine reine Vertiefung mit Hilfe von Fallstudien hinausgeht. Die einzelnen Controlling-Themen werden im Rahmen einer Geschichte erarbeitet und durch einzelne theoretische Vertiefungen außerhalb der Story ergänzt.Die Protagonistin Emma Hüsing beginnt nach ihrem BWL-Studium als Juniorcontrollerin. Sie muss in verschiedenen Controllingbereichen Herausforderungen durch die Anwendung geeigneter Instrumente bewältigen und entwickelt im Dialog mit anderen Personen Lösungen. Vorgesetzte und Mentoren teilen ihr Erfahrungswissen und im Freundes- und Familienkreis erläutert Emma in Gesprächen Grundsätzliches zum Controlling.Zur praktischen Anwendung sowie Vertiefung werden Rechnungen und Tabellen erläutert und Übungsaufgaben mit Lösungen bereitgestellt. Per Springer Nature-Flashcards-App stehen außerdem zusätzliche Fragen zur Verfügung, über die das erworbene Wissen kostenlos getestet werden kann.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783658437459

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Handbook of Cliometrics

by Claude DieboltMichael Haupert

This handbook is a milestone in the field of historical economics and econometric history through its emphasis on the concrete contribution of cliometrics to our knowledge in economics and history. The articles in the handbook authored by the leading scholars in the fields, stress the usefulness of cliometrics for economists, historians and social scientists in general. The handbook offers a comprehensive coverage of topics with each article providing an overview of the contributions of cliometrics to a particular topic. The handbook has set a new standard of quality in the field by offering a world-wide forum of discussion in cliometrics. This updated and extended third edition of the handbook of cliometrics offers a substantially enlarged collection of articles and thus stresses its unique position as authoritative reference work in this field.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031355837

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Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Recent Trends in Machine Learning, IoT, Smart Cities and Applications: ICMISC 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #873)

by Vinit Kumar GunjanJacek M. Zurada

The book is a collection of the best-selected research papers presented at the International Conference on Recent Trends in Machine Learning, IoT, Smart Cities, and Applications (ICMISC 2023) held in September 2023 at the CMR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. This book will contain articles on current trends in machine learning, the internet of things, and smart city applications, emphasizing multi-disciplinary research in the area of artificial intelligence and cyberphysical systems. The book is a great resource for scientists, research scholars, and PG students to formulate their research ideas and find future directions in these areas. Further, this book serves as a reference work to understand the latest technologies used by practice engineers across the globe.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9789819994427

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Healthcare Corruption: Causes, Costs, Consequences and Criminal Justice

by Graham Brooks

This book offers a broad international analysis of healthcare corruption, drawing upon criminology, sociology, psychology, law, political and behavioural economics and nudge theory. It engages with the existing key debates on how to define healthcare corruption and the measurement of it but builds on this and offers new analysis of these issues in the private healthcare sector too. Furthermore, it moves beyond the analysis of funds lost to healthcare and includes the impact and costs of healthcare corruption on victims and family members of victims and the CJS. It also uniquely considers that the healthcare sector victimizes patients and its own employees, with the healthcare sector as part of a carceral state to help highlight how different disciplines can contribute to our understanding in reducing healthcare corruption.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031589423

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Telemedicine for Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care: A Case-based Guide

by Yolanda N. EvansSarah A. GolubGina M. Sequeira

While there are general texts on telemedicine and guidelines on the use of telemedicine in pediatrics, there are no texts focused specifically on the provision of health care to adolescents and young adults using telemedicine. Adolescents and young adults have more unique health care needs than both adults and children, including the need to receive developmentally appropriate services and care that may be provided in settings outside of the standard clinical office (such as school-based care). In addition, in most US states, adolescents are capable of providing consent for some but not all medical care, highlighting the critical importance of providing services in a manner that adheres to regulations around consent and confidentiality. Telemedicine for Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care offers readers case-based content written by experts in the fields of adolescent medicine and telemedicine. There are a variety of chapters that include anemphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion and will include local and federal rules, regulations, and considerations for ensuring privacy in the modern electronic health record. The first chapter offers a general overview and history of telemedicine. The next one focuses on telemedicine and epidemics. The chapters in the middle detail a variety of topics related to telemedicine such as confidentiality, equity, telemedicine and learners, school-based care, telemedicine in primary care and ambulatory consultative care. The book closes out by emphasizing additional populations such as youth involved in the juvenile carcel system, homeless/housing insecure, foster involved youth and youth with developmental delay. It is a valuable resource for adolescent medicine specialists, pediatricians, primary care physicians and any other professional who treats the adolescent population.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031557606

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Driving Digital Transformation in Developing Nations: Case Studies

by Nagy K. Hanna

This book provides detailed insight into what governments and institutions can do to drive digital transformation in a nation pursuing economic development. Drawing on real-world case studies and practical advice, the book breaks down digital transformation of public services, healthcare, and the move toward smart cities. Synthesizing publicly available information, the book captures how the World Bank transformed its response to the digital revolution in several nations.Nagy K. Hanna takes readers through the pioneering export strategy of software services in India’s and Sri Lanka’s first integrated digital transformation program. The resulting book is a guide for policymakers, development economists, and change-makers seeking new ways to harness the power of digital technologies to promote inclusive and sustainable development.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031545733

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Nonlinear Analysis, Geometry and Applications: Proceedings of the Third NLAGA-BIRS Symposium, AIMS-Mbour, Senegal, August 21–27, 2023 (Trends in Mathematics)

by Diaraf SeckKinvi KangniPhilibert NangMarie Salomon SambouMouhamed Moustapha Fall

The NLAGA's Biennial International Research Symposium (NLAGA-BIRS) is intended to gather African expertises in Nonlinear Analysis, Geometry and their Applications with their international partners in a four days conference where new mathematical results are presented and discussed. This book features the best papers presented during this Biennial. The different topics addressed are related to Partial Differential Equations, Differential inclusions, Geometrical Analysis of Optimal Shapes, Complex Analysis, Geometric Structures, Algebraic Geometry, Algebraic, Optimization, Optimal Control and Mathematical modeling. The main focus of the NLAGA project is to deepen and consolidate the development in West and Center Africa of Nonlinear Analysis, Geometry and their Applications, aimed at solving in particular real-world problems such as coastal erosion, urban network, pollution problems, and population dynamics.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031526817

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Structural Information and Communication Complexity: 31st International Colloquium, SIROCCO 2024, Vietri sul Mare, Italy, May 27–29, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14662)

by Yuval Emek

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31th International Colloquium on Structural Information and Communication Complexity, SIROCCO 2024, held in Haifa, Israel in May 2024.The 24 full papers and 6 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 49 submissions. SIROCCO is devoted to the study of the interplay between structural knowledge, communication, and computing in decentralized systems of multiple communicating entities. Special emphasis is given to innovative approaches leading to better understanding of the relationship between computing and communication.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031606038

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Racism and Antisemitism in Fascist Italy: The Politics, Ideology, and Imagery of ‘La Difesa della razza’ (Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Italy)

by Francesco Cassata

The racism and antisemitism of Fascist Italy have often been described as ‘mild’, ‘cultural’, ‘spiritual’, and essentially non-violent, especially in comparison with the racial ideology of Nazi Germany. This book challenges this simplistic interpretation with a thorough analysis of the texts and images of the magazine La Difesa della razza (Defence of the race), the principal public voice of Fascist biological racism, which appeared fortnightly between 1938 and 1943 under the editorship of Telesio Interlandi, Mussolini’s ‘unofficial mouthpiece’, with governmental financial support.A negative icon of the propaganda of Fascist racism, La Difesa della razza first appeared in August 1938 shortly before the passing of Italy’s Racial Laws, but had a long gestation. It was the expression of a Fascist cultural milieu – journalists, writers, artists, and architects – headed by Interlandi, whose racism and antisemitism dated back to the end of the First World War.By placing the magazine’s emergence in this longer timescale, and exploring the interrelationships of political action, ideological discourse, and imagery, this book also demonstrates how the project of ‘anthropological revolution’ – building the New Man – was a central element of Italian Fascism, from the very beginning to the deportation of Italian Jews.This new English edition has been thoroughly revised and updated.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9781040049860

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Training Load in Professional Soccer: Guide to Monitoring Performance

by José M. Oliva LozanoLuca P. Ardigò

This concise yet comprehensive book bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering a sound understanding of training load and its impact on performance and injury prevention.In the opening part it equips the reader with a clear definition of training load as well as evidence-based methods and parameters for its monitoring, including advanced technologies like wearable sensors and tracking systems. It further explores the critical role of training load in preparing athletes for peak performance and managing the overall training process. Specifically tailored to football, the authors analyze the challenges of monitoring training load in team sports and highlight the importance of accurate management for optimal adaptation and fatigue reduction. They further analyze the relationship between training load and injury risk as well as the role of its monitoring in mitigating injury risks. Additional chapters delve into topics such as fatigue in soccer, return-to-play decision-making, manipulating training load within a seasonal schedule, and building a comprehensive monitoring system.With each chapter written by leading experts in the field, this book is a must-have resource for sport scientists, coaches and players seeking evidence-based strategies to optimize performance and minimize injuries in the dynamic world of soccer.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031520877

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Distributionally Robust Optimization and its Applications in Power System Energy Storage Sizing

by Wei WeiRui Xie

This book introduces the mathematical foundations of distributionally robust optimization (DRO) for decision-making problems with ambiguous uncertainties and applies them to tackle the critical challenge of energy storage sizing in renewable-integrated power systems, providing readers with an efficient and reliable approach to analyze and design real-world energy systems with uncertainties.Covering a diverse range of topics, this book starts by exploring the necessity for energy storage in evolving power systems and examining the benefits of employing distributionally robust optimization. Subsequently, the cutting-edge mathematical theory of distributionally robust optimization is presented, including both the general theory and moment-based, KL-divergence, and Wasserstein-metric distributionally robust optimization theories. The techniques are then applied to various practical energy storage sizing scenarios, such as stand-alone microgrids, large-scale renewable power plants, bulk power grids, and multi-carrier energy networks.This book offers clear explanations and accessible guidance to bridge the gap between advanced optimization methods and industrial applications. Its interdisciplinary scope makes the book appealing to researchers, graduate students, and industry professionals working in electrical engineering and operations research, catering to both beginners and experts.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9789819725663

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Living with Late-Stage Dementia: Communication, Support, and Interaction

by Lars-Christer HydénAnna EkströmAli Reza Majlesi

​This book investigates how people living with late-stage dementia can engage in communication and social interaction. Based on empirical research, it explores the remaining communicative resources of people living with cognitive impairment (e.g., intercorporeal interaction, bodily gestures, gaze), presenting the agency of the person with dementia as an integral part of their relations with others. The book provides a comprehensive theoretical framework for analyzing, describing, and understanding communication in late-stage dementia, and explores the use of video ethnography to record and analyze non-verbal, bodily interaction.The authors skilfully bring together findings from their examinations of everyday interactions involving individuals living with late-stage dementia in nursing facilities, introducing the readers to the innovative theoretical and methodological approaches that undergird the fine-grained analyses at the heart of the book. The rich and nuanced case studies collected encompass embodied directives, habitual actions and objects, physical settings, assisted eating, and much more. An invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers at all levels in the fields of psychology, psychotherapy, social work, nursing, gerontology, and related disciplines, this volume makes an unparalleled contribution to current dementia research across the social sciences.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031568701

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Moral und künstliche Intelligenz im Marketing (Beiträge zur empirischen Marketing- und Vertriebsforschung)

by Robin Pade

Konsumentendaten lassen sich zunehmend effektiv mit künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) kombinieren, um die Online Journey kalkuliert zu beeinflussen. Dieses Buch befasst sich anhand dreier Forschungsarbeiten mit den Fragen wann Marketing-KI Konsumentenentscheidungen vielmehr manipuliert als bereichert und wie Marketing-KI infolgedessen moralischer gestaltet werden kann. Die erste Forschungsarbeit untersucht, inwieweit Manipulationswahrnehmungen vom Menschenbild des Konsumenten abhängen. Hierfür werden zwei Studien mit 1.151 Teilnehmern durchgeführt. Daran anknüpfend stellt sich die Frage, ob Manager Konsumentenbilder auf opportunistische Weise instrumentalisieren, um Marketingaktivitäten zu legitimieren. Die zweite Forschungsarbeit kombiniert daher Methoden der Ökonometrie und des Natural Language Processing, um Menschenbilder von Managern aus Textdaten (33.407 Earnings Call Transkripte) zu analysieren. Die dritte Forschungsarbeit möchte Marketing-KI moralischer gestalten. Hierfür werden neuronale Netze mithilfe psychografischer Daten von 762 Teilnehmern trainiert, um faire personalisierte Preise anzubieten und Reaktionen mittels Laborexperiment (203 Probanden) zu untersuchen.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783658447939

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Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching: The Case of Vietnam and Cambodia (New Language Learning and Teaching Environments)

by Hayo ReindersLinh PhungVu Phi Ho Pham

This book investigates the ways in which new developments in areas of language teaching practice, such as policy-making, planning, methodology and the use of educational technology are locally adopted, adapted, initiated, and implemented in Vietnam and Cambodia. The region is responding to a large number of significant challenges, including large-scale education reforms, the effects of globalisation and the need for lifelong learning, as well as concerns about the quality of its language education system. By looking at the drivers, stakeholders, obstacles and affordances in one particular regional context, the authors examine how processes of change occur. This will help anyone involved in language development, from curriculum reform to materials development, and from programme evaluation to the setting of assessment standards. The book will be of particular interest to those involved in managing change in language education that attempts to mediate between global trends and local needs, as well as students and scholars working in language education, applied linguistics and related fields.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031460807

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Emotional and Ecological Literacy for a More Sustainable Society

by Margherita Paola PotoGiuliana PanieriEmily Margaret Murray

This open access book aims to promote ecological and emotional research and education for sustainability by cultivating values and behaviours consistent with how nature makes us feel connected and nurtured. Built upon the intersection of ecological literacy and socio-emotional learning, grounded in sustainability and relational thinking, the research developed in the book covers a wide range of themes connected to the Agenda 2030.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031567728

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Snow Cover Distribution and Dynamics: The Trans-Himalayan Region of Ladakh, India (Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research)

by Stanzin Passang

This comprehensive book examines a high mountain snow-covered expanse, spanning an investigation period of almost two decades. Leveraging advanced remote sensing and innovative algorithms, it meticulously maps the temporal and spatial dimensions of the snow cover extent of Ladakh, India. Rigorous statistical analyses, terrain examinations, and a groundbreaking snowfall prediction model contribute to a nuanced understanding. Grounded in empirical data, the volume not only enriches the research framework but also serves as a guiding compass for sustainable development amid the challenges of global warming. Seamlessly blending scientific rigour with a passion for discovery, the book invites readers to immerse themselves in a captivating snow-clad terrain, unlocking the secrets of its unique environment.Snow Cover Distribution and Dynamics: The Trans-Himalayan Region of Ladakh, India is divided into five chapters. The book begins with an introduction and a comprehensive overview of the materials and methods used in the study. The focus is on the application of the MODIS NDSI snow mapping algorithm, validated using Landsat images. The research also involves the development of innovative algorithms for the removal of clouds from MODIS data and for forecasting snowfall. The study is further enriched by on-ground measurements and the deployment of terrestrial cameras across diverse topographies for data validation. Chapter 3 presents the results, including observed patterns and trends of the snow cover distribution, and the application of an ARIMA model for future snowfall predictions. The final two chapters discuss the findings in detail, draw conclusions, and provide a future outlook, thereby offering a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031576928

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Human Digital Twin: Exploring Connectivity and Security Issues (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)

by Changyan YiJun CaiSamuel D. Okegbile

Human digital twin (HDT) is a transformative technology poised to transform various human-centric systems. With its potential applications in personalized healthcare, HDT promises swift, precise, and efficient healthcare services through the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, internet of things, cybersecurity as well as virtual and augmented reality. This book addresses the critical gap in the existing literature by offering a comprehensive exploration of connectivity solutions for HDT while prioritizing reliability, security, and privacy. Key topics covered include the foundational concept of HDT, its design requirements and associated challenges, edge-assisted human-to-virtual solutions, blockchain-enabled data-sharing mechanisms, and differentially private federated multi-task learning (DPFML) methodologies tailored for HDT.The discussion on the concept of HDT encompasses an overview of its applications and its specific characteristics when compared to the conventional digital twin models. In addressing the design requirements and challenges of HDT, the text delves into the complexities of securing high-quality data, ensuring ultra-reliable and low-latency communication, data privacy and integrity, while managing storage, computation and analytics. Exploring edge-assisted human-to-virtual solutions, the book also introduces a connectivity framework and details the modeling process for human-to-virtual twin connectivity. The book later presents an in-depth examination of the practical Byzantine fault tolerance framework, followed by a discussion on shard-based Byzantine fault-tolerant schemes tailored for HDT, along with analyses of latency and throughput.Furthermore, the book outlines the framework for DPFML-assisted human-to-virtual twin connectivity, accompanied by a novel consensus algorithm known as the proof of model quality. Finally, it presents future research directions aimed at addressing communication challenges hindering the seamless design and development of HDT. By offering this comprehensive exploration, the book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of HDT and its transformative potential in various domains.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031575341

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Novel Aspects of Diamond II: Science and Technology (Topics in Applied Physics #149)

by Nianjun YangSoumen Mandal

This edited book covers a wide range of novel scientific and engineering aspects of diamond films produced from chemical vapor deposition. It focuses on the most recent developments and achievements in this rapidly growing field from scientists and engineers across the domains of chemistry, biology, medicine, physics, and semiconductor engineering.The latest volume of this consistently well-cited book brings an updated, systematic review of the latest developments in diamond research and application. Featuring contributed chapters from a mix of highly-active international researchers, this new edition presents recent research focusing on topics such as diamond for thermal management in high-power electronics, diamond MOSFETs, water treatment, application of machine learning for nanodiamonds, theoretical aspects of diamond growth, current trends in emerging diamond technologies, and the growth of doped single-crystal diamond. This book is especially appealing to interdisciplinary researchers and industry professionals working on advanced diamond devices and applications, as well as theoretical and computational methods for predicting and designing new diamond materials.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031475566

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Combinatorial Optimization: 8th International Symposium, ISCO 2024, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain, May 22–24, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14594)

by Amitabh BasuAli Ridha MahjoubJuan José Salazar González

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Combinatorial Optimization, ISCO 2024, held in La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain, during May 22–24, 2024.The 30 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: integer programming; graph theory; parameterized algorithms; approximation algorithms; integer programming for machine learning; and applications.

Copyright:2024

ISBN:9783031609244

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Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Industrial Engineering: ICIE 2023 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)

by Andrey A. RadionovVadim R. Gasiyarov

This book highlights recent findings in industrial, manufacturing and mechanical engineering and provides an overview of the state of the art in these fields, mainly in Russia and Eastern Europe. A broad range of topics and issues in modern engineering is discussed, including the machinery and mechanism design, dynamics of machines and working processes, friction, wear and lubrication in machines, design and manufacturing engineering of industrial facilities, transport and technological machines, mechanical treatment of materials, industrial hydraulic systems. This book gathers selected papers presented at the 9th International Conference on Industrial Engineering (ICIE), held in Sochi, Russia, in May 2023. The authors are experts in various fields of engineering, and all papers have been carefully reviewed. Given its scope, this book will be of interest to a wide readership, including mechanical and production engineers, lecturers in engineering disciplines, and engineering graduates.

Copyright:2023

ISBN:9783031381263

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